NOV 02, V7N- Bam Adebayo expressed excitement about playing in Mexico City, saying he feels at home due to the enthusiastic support for the Miami Heat in the Mexican capital. Ahead of their game against the Washington Wizards, Adebayo reflected on the warm reception the team receives in Mexico compared to the experience of winning Olympic gold in Paris, where he felt more like the "away team."

Adebayo, who earned his first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo in 2021 and recently won again in Paris, acknowledged that winning in France was challenging due to skepticism, even from some American fans. He credited his teammates for their collective determination to secure the victory, describing the gold as a shared achievement.

Jimmy Butler echoed Adebayo's sentiments, praising Mexico City's energy, food, and the chance to improve his Spanish. He views the experience of playing internationally as a privilege and appreciates the passion for basketball in Mexico. The NBA’s frequent visits to Mexico City, with this being the 33rd, and the presence of Capitanes in the NBA G League signal the league’s commitment to expanding basketball's reach in Latin America.

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